The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20155 sells for about $729,300, or $234 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,250 a month.
ZIP 20155 — Gainesville
The 20155 housing market remains very competitive with a median sale price of $729,300, reflecting a 2.7% year-over-year increase. While inventory is tight, the market is seeing a slight cooling in pace compared to last year, with homes selling in 54 days. High demand for suburban space in Gainesville continues to drive prices, though buyers are increasingly sensitive to interest rates.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and commuters seeking suburban space and high-quality amenities, though it requires a high income to support the local housing costs.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 20155, Prince William County VA
The ratio of registered sex offenders to residents in 20155 is significantly lower than the Virginia state average, and the area is generally characterized as calm.
The area is served by Prince William County Public Schools, which generally maintain strong community support and academic performance ratings.
Gainesville serves as a major suburban hub with significant retail and residential development, supported by its proximity to major employment corridors in Northern Virginia.
Property taxes are assessed by Prince William County based on fair market value; the area does not have specific special district tax rates reported at the ZIP level.
Residents typically face a significant commute toward the Washington D.C. employment core, primarily via I-66, with travel times heavily dependent on traffic conditions.
The area features access to local parks, golf courses, and extensive shopping centers like the Virginia Gateway, providing a suburban amenity base.
The rental market is highly competitive with a two-bedroom fair market rent of $3,250, reflecting a 36.6% increase since 2023.
The local economy is driven by professional services, retail, and its role as a residential bedroom community for the broader Northern Virginia/DC metro area.
The area is primarily served by the I-66 corridor, which is the main artery for commuters traveling toward the employment centers of Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
Ongoing suburban expansion continues with various residential and mixed-use projects approved within the Gainesville area.
Prince William County utilizes a centralized assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Prince William County tax levies; no specific MUD/PID districts are reported for this ZIP.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by standard suburban risk factors and regional climate considerations.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and City-Data profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major regional shopping and entertainment district.
A prestigious golf course located in the vicinity.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).